'It takes courage....', UP CM Yogi Adityanath gives reply to SP's Akhilesh Yadav over Bulldozer remark
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath recently addressed Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav’s provocative comments about using bulldozers against BJP targets post-2027 elections. Adityanath emphasized the need for both intellect and courage to handle a bulldozer effectively, amid ongoing Supreme Court scrutiny
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FollowThe war of words between UP CM Yogi Adityanath and Akhilesh Yadav intensified after the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister hit back at the Samajwadi Party chief on his 'bulldozer remark.' On Tuesday, the SP chief said that as soon as the Samajwadi government is formed in 2027, the bulldozers of the entire state will head towards Gorakhpur.
In response, Chief Minister Adityanath asserted that handling a bulldozer requires more than just physical strength; it demands both intellect and courage. He emphasized that not everyone is suited to operate a bulldozer, stressing that it takes a combination of both mental and physical resilience. His comments were made during an event in Lucknow where he distributed government job appointment letters.
CM Yogi Adityanath was giving appointment letters to 1334 junior engineers, computer and foremen selected under the fair and transparent recruitment process by the Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission in the appointment letter distribution program organized in Lok Bhavan on Wednesday.
During this, he said that today every district is represented among those who got appointment here. "Talented youth have been linked to the appointment process by following only talent and reservation rules," he added.
The Uttar Pradesh CM further said that in the last seven and a half years, the appointment process has been carried forward in a transparent and clean manner. This was not possible seven years ago.
"Today we have made more than 6.5 lakh government appointments. These youth have given the benefit of their energy and talent to the state. Today, when our manpower shortage has been fulfilled, this state, which was considered a barrier to the country's development, is seen running at full speed. It has become the growth engine of the country's development. This state was known as the seventh largest economy of the country, today it has become the number two economy," he added.
CM Adityanath said that there are one crore families in the state to whom the double engine government is providing the facility of Rs 12,000 annual pension. All this is being done only when the state has money.
CM Yogi Adityanath said that earlier when there were riots and anarchy in the state, what would be the use of adding air connectivity. "Who would come by plane? Today, from two airports, we have made 9 airports functional. Work is going on at 10 new airports. Four of the airports that are operational are international airports. We are also building the fifth largest airport of India in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh," he added.
Hitting out at Opposition, he asked, "Why could not they provide infrastructure? They used to discriminate in providing electricity, roads and even in giving jobs."
Without naming any leaders, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the Opposition leaders and said, "Not every hand can fit on a bulldozer. To run a bulldozer, you need both heart and mind, those who rub their noses in front of rioters will be defeated in front of the bulldozer".
Yadav’s initial comments were made at a party meeting held at the Lohia auditorium, where he projected a significant political shift in the 2027 assembly elections. He claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would be ousted, and predicted that the results would have national repercussions. Yadav’s statement hinted at a potential crackdown on the BJP's strongholds, symbolized by his reference to bulldozers.
The ongoing debate over the use of bulldozers in Uttar Pradesh has recently gained further attention due to a Supreme Court ruling. On Monday, the court indicated the need for formal guidelines concerning bulldozer actions against accused individuals. The Supreme Court observed that demolition cannot occur solely based on the occupants' legal status, underscoring the necessity for a structured approach.
Yadav welcomed the Supreme Court's stance, noting that it reflected an acknowledgment of the unconstitutionality of using bulldozers for punitive measures. He described this judicial intervention as a significant step towards ensuring justice.
This political and legal discourse highlights the intense scrutiny and evolving regulations surrounding the controversial use of bulldozers in Uttar Pradesh.
